The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds Podcast By James Wolner | Sleep Podcast Creator: Guided Meditations & Bedtime Stories cover art

The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds

The Sleep Retreat: Relaxing Bedtime Stories & Sounds

By: James Wolner | Sleep Podcast Creator: Guided Meditations & Bedtime Stories
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The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast with calming bedtime stories and relaxing soundscapes to help you fall asleep fast. Each episode invites you into a quiet, immersive soundscape designed to ease insomnia, reduce anxiety, and support a peaceful bedtime routine. Through gentle storytelling and soft breathing cues, this podcast creates a tranquil space to unwind and drift into deep, natural sleep.© 2026 Six Horse Media LLC Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Gull Harbor: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4

    Gull Harbor: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4
    Mar 23 2026
    Conclude “Economy,” the opening chapter of Walden by Henry David Thoreau, with Part 4 of this calming reading series. In this final section, Thoreau’s reflections on labor, material life, and simplicity settle into a steady rhythm that gently quiets the mind. His deliberate prose makes this classic literature ideal for bedtime listening and deep rest. Paired with ocean sounds for sleep, this episode blends soft AM radio narration with a peaceful coastal atmosphere designed to ease you into sleep naturally. (00:00) Gull Harbor soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (12:40) AM radio reading of Economy, Part 4, from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (49:18) Ocean sounds only About Gull Harbor: A tranquil summer day unfolds on a quiet porch overlooking the bay. Soft waves, distant seabirds, and a gentle coastal breeze create a calming ocean ambience for sleep. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a relaxing sleep podcast featuring bedtime stories, calming narration, and immersive sound environments to help you fall asleep naturally. Each episode blends classic literature with peaceful audio designed to support deep, restorative rest. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • Cozy Camper: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4

    Cozy Camper: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4
    Mar 23 2026
    Complete the opening chapter of Walden with Part 4 of “Economy” by Henry David Thoreau. In this closing section, Thoreau’s steady reflections on simplicity and deliberate living unfold with quiet clarity. The gentle cadence of this calming reading makes it ideal for bedtime listening. Layered with steady rain sounds for sleep inside the Cozy Camper, this episode creates a warm and sheltered environment that encourages relaxation and supports a peaceful night’s rest. (00:00) Cozy Camper soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (14:28) AM radio reading of Economy, Part 4, from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (51:02) Rain sounds only About Cozy Camper: You rest inside a small camper as steady rain falls on the roof. The enclosed warmth and soft interior ambience create a comforting retreat from the outside world. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat offers calming stories, relaxing sounds, and gentle narration to help you unwind and fall asleep fast. Through classic literature and immersive ambience, each episode supports deep, natural sleep. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs
  • The Ride Home: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4

    The Ride Home: Thoreau Calming Reading - Walden Economy Part 4
    Mar 23 2026
    Finish “Economy,” the opening chapter of Walden by Henry David Thoreau, with this final calming reading. Thoreau’s reflections on work, simplicity, and the rhythm of daily life settle into a quiet, steady flow that gently occupies the mind while the body relaxes. Paired with gentle driving sounds for sleep from The Ride Home, this episode creates a consistent ambient rhythm designed to help you unwind and drift into rest. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape begins with a relaxing bedtime story and breathing cues (13:15) AM radio reading of Economy, Part 4, from Walden by Henry David Thoreau (49:50) Driving ambience only About The Ride Home: A quiet nighttime drive stretches ahead as soft road noise and distant motion create a steady rhythm. The gentle movement and low ambience encourage relaxation and drowsiness. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast featuring calming readings, bedtime stories, and ambient sounds to help you fall asleep naturally. Each episode blends soothing narration with immersive audio for a peaceful nighttime routine. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: info@sixhorsemedia.com Interested in advertising? Contact: info@sixhorsemedia.com Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs
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Very soothing & relaxing. Stumbled upon this podcast after visiting the Facebook page of the Dakota Spotlight podcast.

very soothing & relaxing

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